Classification and Evolution Quiz

Why is it challenging to classify species based solely on appearance?

• Different species can look similar.

• Names based on appearance are universally accepted.

• All species have unique appearances.

• Appearance-based classification is too detailed.

What is the primary purpose of the Linnaean system?

• To name species using local languages.

• To classify species based on their habitat.

• To organize species into hierarchical categories.

• To classify species based on their diet.

In the binomial naming system, which part of the name is capitalized?

• The genus name.

• Both genus and species names.

• The species name.

• Neither genus nor species names.

What did Carl Woese introduce in the 1990s?

• The evolutionary tree model.

• The binomial naming system.

• The three-domain system.

• The Linnaean system.

Which domain includes organisms with eukaryotic cells?

• Eukaryota

• Archaea

• Prokaryota

• Bacteria

What do evolutionary trees illustrate?

• The lifespan of different species.

• The habitat of different species.

• The evolutionary relationships between species.

• The diet of different species.

How do scientists determine evolutionary relationships?

• By comparing DNA and fossil records.

• By observing species' behaviors.

• By comparing species' diets.

• By analyzing species' habitats.

What is a mnemonic used for in classification?

• To identify species' habitats.

• To remember the order of classification groups.

• To create new species names.

• To determine species' diets.

Which mnemonic can help remember the classification order?

• My very educated mother just served us noodles.

• Please excuse my dear aunt Sally.

• Dear Kate, please come over for great spaghetti.

• Every good boy deserves fruit.

Where can students find additional resources for learning?

• species.org

• evolution.net

• classification.com

• cognito.org